I was running laps around Langley Field recently, and it got me thinking about the summer I played midget football for the Sheraden Vikings. Why was I thinking about midget football at that precise moment? Because Langley Field was where I played midget football. That’s right, I’m a true-blue Pittsburgher, baby! Most of us don’t… read more

In the summer of 1988, I was 15 years old in between my freshman and sophomore years in high school.  I was working a summer job at a local McDonalds restaurant.  That summer was one of the hottest on record for Northeast Ohio. And the optimism for the Cleveland Browns that summer was sky high…. read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2024 regular season, but before the real games begin, the team has to head to training camp back at Saint Vincent College in order to fine tune their skills. As we here at SCN prepare you for the start of camp, we give you a series called “30… read more

My grandfather died last week. That now officially makes my stat line 0-4 in the grandparent department. He lived a long full 91 years, so it was not unexpected or sudden. That always makes it easier when the family is able to mentally prepare ahead of time. I took his passing and the service a… read more

The Browns success in 2024 depends on many factors. A new offense, a running game that might be without Nick Chubb for part of the season, a new offensive line blocking scheme, fixing a defense that was one of the league’s worst in stopping the run and in the redzone. However, most think the Browns… read more

Weeks ago I did the Friday Night Steelers Six Pack and wondered if it was worth doing further. After all, interaction was not great, and sometimes you just have to adjust. So I decided to call an audible, and not just abandon the Friday night meeting of the black-and-gold minds. Instead of six questions, I… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2024 regular season, but before the real games begin, the team has to head to training camp back at Saint Vincent College in order to fine tune their skills. As we here at SCN prepare you for the start of camp, we give you a series called “30… read more